3. Processing network connection requests

The year 2000 saw the translation of the European Directive into French law and the publication of implementing laws and decrees. With regard to both producers and consumers, their position as "distribution network operators" requires network operators to :

• an obligation of confidentiality, particularly with regard to commercially sensitive data (power reached, consumption, load curves). Pursuant to articles 16 and 20 of law 2000-108, decree 2001-630 of July 16, 2001 defines the data to which the confidentiality obligation applies;

• an obligation of transparency, clarification of principles, explanation of practices, through which the professionalism of the network operator will be assessed;

• an obligation to ensure consistency, non-discrimination and homogeneity in the treatment...